Thanks to community feedback, Washington State Parks crews refreshed more than six miles of Squak Mountain trails, cleared fallen trees, and repaired damaged signage.
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Ilima Knapp shares how volunteering as a Green Issaquah Forest Steward at Timberlake Park has deepened her connection to nature, taught her about invasive plants, and helped build community through forest restoration.
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A look at bobcats in the Issaquah Alps, their secretive habits, and how residents can coexist with them by reducing attractants and protecting pets and poultry.
From Lake Boren to Cougar Mountain, Newcastle’s trail advocates map out what’s next for the city’s growing trail network.
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Issaquah’s Park Bond Renewal could shape how residents hike, play, and connect with the outdoors for years to come—all without raising the current tax rate.
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A chance encounter with a glacial boulder inspires a reflection on salmon, climate, and the future of the Issaquah Alps.
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The City of Issaquah has completed a 30-year forest management plan for Tradition Plateau to improve forest health, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the Issaquah Alps.
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From a surprise midnight sighting to a growing collection of rare footage, the Wildlife Cam Project reveals how cougars quietly navigate our forests, and how we can coexist with them.
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At IATC’s sixth annual forum on building fire-resilient forests in the Issaquah Alps, experts emphasized science-based stewardship, community education, and integrated land-management strategies to reduce wildfire risk.
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This month we’re honored to feature Lara Allison, a former Issaquah runner and longtime Issaquah Alps Trails Club supporter, who reflects on her formative years in the Issaquah Alps and why she continues to give, decades after leaving the area.
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The City of Issaquah has been recognized in the Leave No Trace Spotlight program, promoting responsible recreation and community stewardship in local natural areas
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As of March 2026, the City of Issaquah acquired the 17.55-acre Kelkari property on Squak Mountain for permanent conservation, enabling future trail connections and expanding public access.
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Issaquah resident and IATC Treasurer James Li uses his financial expertise and love of the outdoors to support conservation and stewardship in the Issaquah Alps.
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This month, we’re proud to feature Greg Wagner, a dedicated IATC member whose love for the Issaquah Alps began with local conservation efforts and has grown into a deep commitment to stewardship, discovery, and the community that makes these trails so special.
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A brief history of how IATC has championed dense housing to protect open space in Issaquah as the region’s population has grown.
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IATC welcomes new board members.
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This month, we’re proud to feature Rucker and Karthik, dedicated IATC community members whose love for the Issaquah Alps is rooted in stewardship, science, and a deep respect for the land and wildlife that make this place so special.
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The Executive Director reflects on the Issaquah Alps Trails Club’s 2025 milestones, emphasizing community support, impactful partnerships, and continued conservation progress as we move into 2026.
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Discover the Trust Land Transfer program and how you can support conservation efforts.
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The Washington Department of Natural Resources plans a timber sale, the "Paranormal Timber Sale," near Poo Poo Point, with efforts to minimize impacts on recreation and ongoing conservation initiatives in the Issaquah Alps.
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